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Western Star Conventional Recall 88V005: Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)

NHTSA campaign 88V005, reported January 18, 1988, 1,097 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V005WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.
Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Problem
THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER MAY HAVE BEEN WEAKENED DUE TO CASTING IMPERFECTIONS.
Risk
CLUTCH LEVER MAY FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF CLUTCHCONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE C SHAPED CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER.
Notes
SYSTEM: CLUTCH RELEASE LEVERVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.

Affected vehicles

Western Star Conventional1987